NE LB215

Adopts the Clean Slate Act, which automatically seals criminal records for misdemeanor convictions of "qualified offenses" committed on or after January 1, 2021, after eligibility periods of 5-10 years depending on offense class, beginning January 1, 2026

Allows individuals to petition courts to seal records for qualified felony offenses (Class III, IIIA, or IV) and misdemeanors after eligibility periods, with courts required to grant petitions for misdemeanors and having discretion for felonies

Excludes numerous offenses from eligibility, including sex offenses, domestic assault, child abuse, stalking, arson, DUI with serious bodily injury, weapons offenses involving prohibited persons, and crimes requiring sex offender registration

Creates a "second chance relief" program requiring the Department of Correctional Services, Board of Parole, and Board of Pardons to identify and work with long-term prisoners eligible for sentence commutation after serving 25 years (for offenses committed under age 26) or 30 years (for offenses committed at age 26 or older)

Sealed records remain accessible to criminal justice agencies and may be disclosed when required by federal law or state law related to motor vehicle operation or work involving children, and courts may vacate sealing orders upon subsequent felony or non-qualified misdemeanor conviction